September 14, 2023
South Africa: Court Rules Hoosen Haffejee's Death Was Not Self-Inflicted
The Pietermaritzburg High Court has ruled that the August 1977 death of Dr Hoosen Haffejee was not self-inflicted, in contradiction to the finding of an initial inquest held in… Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Firmly Committed to NHI Implementation - Minister
Cabinet is forging ahead with "its firm commitment for the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI)". Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Reiterates Calls for Budget Shortfall to Not Impact Service Delivery
Cabinet has reiterated that measures to address the budget shortfall must not impact negatively on service delivery. Read more »
September 13, 2023
South Africa: Oil and Gas Imperative for Energy Security - Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister
The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) will "sustainably continue to develop" South Africa's oil and gas resources in order to ensure energy security and alleviate… Read more »
South Africa: Over 70 Suspected Gangsters Nabbed By Anti-Gang Unit in Gauteng
Ongoing investigations by the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU) in Gauteng are bearing fruit, as the unit has so far arrested 73 gangsters in connection with 90 criminal acts. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Host Vietnamese Vice President On Official Visit to SA
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Friday host Vietnamese Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on an Official Visit to South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: SAMRC Scientific Merit Awards Nominations Now Open
The nominations for the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) 2023 Scientific Merit Awards are now open. Read more »
South Africa: Food Inflation Remains High - EFPM Report
The latest edition of the Essential Food Pricing Monitoring (EFPM) report, released by the Competition Commission on Wednesday, details how inflation has come down, but food… Read more »
South Africa: Labour Dept Reaches Out to Job Seekers in Limpopo
The Department of Employment and Labour's Public Employment Service (PES) unit in Limpopo is today launching a series of community outreach programmes targeted at work seekers in… Read more »
South Africa: Mkhwebane Removed From Office
President Cyril Ramaphosa has removed Public Protector, Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, from office on grounds of misconduct and incompetence following a National Assembly debate and… Read more »
South Africa: Govt, Labour Cement Cooperation to Uplift Economy
Government and organised labour have agreed to work much more closely to speed up efforts for a more inclusive economy, job creation, and addressing poverty and inequality. Read more »
South Africa: Take Part in Awareness Campaigns for People With Disabilities
Citizens have been called to participate in the various awareness campaigns and support programmes available for people with disabilities to remove the barriers perpetuated by… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Briefs Parliament On the Black Industrialists Policy
Trade, Industry, and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has highlighted the significant strides achieved by the Black Industrialists Policy within the food and energy sectors. Read more »
September 12, 2023
South Africa: Minister Rejects Report He Covered Up Alleged Corruption At NW Health Department
The Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, says he strongly rejects claims that he covered up alleged corruption in the North West Provincial Department of Health. Read more »
South Africa: BENTELER Expansion a Boost for Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Ebrahim Patel, says the expansion of the BENTELER South Africa plant in Gqeberha represents a significant milestone in South Africa's… Read more »
South Africa: Nangamso Matebese Appointed As Deputy President's Economic Affairs Advisor
Nangamso Matebese has been appointed to the advisory team in the Office of Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Applauded for Helping Sick Passenger Aboard Flight
The Department of Health says it has received thankful messages from several flight passengers after a "heroic" act by Health Deputy Minister, Dr Sibongiseni Dhlomo, who saved the… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Will Apply the Law Regarding Mango Airlines Judgment - Statement
Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has in a statement emphasised his responsibility to apply the law and policies that govern the way he dispenses his oversight of State… Read more »
September 11, 2023
South Africa: Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi to Be Laid to Rest On Friday
The funeral of the late Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founding President and Traditional Prime Minister of the Zulu Nation, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi, will take place on Friday, 15… Read more »
South Africa: Date Set for Finance Minister's Medium Term Budget Statement
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to deliver the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on November 1. Read more »
September 10, 2023
South Africa: Call to Support Springboks
As the three-time world champions, the Springboks, face off against Scotland in their first game at the 2023 Rugby World Cup, South Africans have been encouraged to support the… Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Earthquake Victims in Morocco
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa, as well as the Government and people of South Africa, joined the international community in expressing… Read more »
South Africa: Economic Recovery Measures Improve Economy
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has attributed the growth in gross domestic product (GDP) to the economic recovery measures that were implemented by government to support the… Read more »
South Africa: Govt Welcomes Efforts to Accelerate Progress of SDGs
South Africa has welcomed the Indian Presidency's efforts to accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. Read more »
September 08, 2023
South Africa: HPCSA Addresses Backlog of South African Foreign-Qualified Board Exams
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) says it empathises with and fully understands the frustration and dissatisfaction among the South African foreign-qualified… Read more »